MIT Grad Link

⚽🌍 Soccer Screening: France vs. Senegal (Free & open to all)

Join us at Kendall/MIT Open Space for an outdoor screening of France vs. Senegal!

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Kendall/MIT Open Space (292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142)
🔗 Details: https://www.openspace.mit.edu/calendar/france-vs-senegal

Know before you go:
✅ Registration recommended (you’ll get updates if weather changes the location)
📺 Broadcast starts 10 minutes before kick-off
🧺 Feel free to picnic - no alcohol; please clean up after yourself
🪑 Seating is first come, first served - bring a blanket or chair

🐶🎓 A nanoscientist graduates with her very good boy

MIT News shares a Commencement moment featuring Chemical Engineering PhD graduate Michelle Quien celebrating graduation with Vinny-an unofficial member of her research group who’s been there through the entire PhD journey (and even got his own custom graduation fit).

Shoutout to Michelle (and Vinny) for the wholesome science + community energy. ✨

🔗 Read more on MIT News: https://news.mit.edu/2026/nanoscientist-graduates-with-her-very-good-boy-0529

Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow. ✨
-- Albert Einstein

🤝🌞 Want to make some low-key career connections this summer?

Check out the Alumni Advisors Hub. It’s full of MIT alumni who’ve volunteered to answer questions and offer mentorship. 🎓💬

Use some “productive procrastination” 😅 to browse people in your field, save a few profiles, and jot down your questions. 📝🔍

🔗 Details: https://alum.mit.edu/careers/career-advising-and-networking

We made it to the end of the academic year! Hope you can take time to unwind this summer. 🌿 Need some ideas? MIT Health has free Zoom wellness classes coming up.

Register now for:

🧘 Yoga at the Desk - Thursdays, 4:00–4:30 PM, starting June 4 (no experience or equipment needed)
🧠 Mindfulness Skills for Stress Reduction - Fridays, 12:00–12:45 PM, June 5 & 12
😵‍💤 Why Do I Wake Up at 3 AM? - Wednesday, June 24, 12:00–12:45 PM
🌬️ Weekly Unwind drop-ins - Noon Unwind (Tuesdays) + 4:45 PM Unwind (Thursdays)

🔗 Sign up: https://ow.ly/OJS750Z90f1

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, their resilience, creativity, and contributions — this month and always. Pride is about visibility, joy, and belonging!

We continue the work of co-creating a community where everyone can live and thrive in all aspects of their identity.



Photo from https://ow.ly/rrPc50Z8ZVY

🎷🌞 Midday Music: Jazz World Trio (Free & open to all!)

Take a lunchtime break with a live outdoor concert at Kendall/MIT Open Space.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 12:15–1:00 PM
📍 Kendall/MIT Open Space (292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142)
🔗 Details: https://www.openspace.mit.edu/calendar/midday-music-jazz-world-trio-june-26

Featuring Jazz World Trio with Guillermo Nojechowicz and Ron Mahdi, blending original works rooted in Argentine tango with the deep roots of jazz in Black American culture.

🌱📚 A day in the life of MIT MBA student Patrick Yeung

MIT News features Patrick Yeung, a senior MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management, as he builds community and career direction through Sloan’s Sustainability Initiative, from early mornings with the Sloan Runners Club to action-learning and Sustainability Lab work, all aimed at making real impact in climate and sustainability.

Shoutout to Patrick for the feature and for the steady, systems-thinking approach to sustainability. 👏

🔗 Read more on MIT News: https://news.mit.edu/2026/day-life-mit-mba-student-patrick-yeung-0519

🏁🤝 Kendall Square Challenge

Cheer on teams as they compete in the Kendall Square Challenge, a high-energy afternoon of team building, philanthropy, and friendly competition supporting local nonprofits. After the challenges, teams head to the Kendall Square Block Party.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Kendall/MIT Open Space (292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142)
🔗 Details: https://www.openspace.mit.edu/calendar/kendall-square-challenge-2026

Over 50 teams from organizations across Kendall Square will take on a mix of physical and mental challenges, come for the fun, stay for the community.

🌿🎶🧘 Rooted: A Yoga and Live Plant Music Experience (Free & open to all)

Join a creative outdoor session of gentle yoga, guided rest, and live “plant music” at Kendall/MIT Open Space.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Kendall/MIT Open Space (292 Main Street, Cambridge)
🔗 Details: https://www.openspace.mit.edu/calendar/rooted-6-9-26

What to expect:

- Gentle yoga flow with optional assists (led by Marlene Boyette + Malaika Bonafide)
- Guided relaxation with singing bowls
- Live plant-music performance by sound designer/artist Skooby Laposky, translating plant biodata into ambient sound

🧘 Bring a yoga mat, wear layers, and arrive a few minutes early to complete a waiver.
⚠️ First come, first served (regardless of registration).